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September 29, 2026 1:27 PM

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NIFT wins two silver medals, Medal of Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has won two silver medals and a medal of excellence at the recently concluded 48th World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China, in 2026.   The NIFT participants excelled in all four verticals they signed up for, including Fashion Technology, D...

September 29, 2026 1:20 PM

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Five new heritage sites and proposals added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List

Five new sites and serial and transnational proposals have been included in India’s UNESCO Tentative List, increasing India’s count to 78. The newly added sites include the Buddhist murals of Bagh Cave Paintings, Group of Temples of the Chambal Valley, the Gupta-era Udaigiri Caves, and the tribal le...

September 29, 2026 10:28 AM

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World Heart Day observed today to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases

Today is World Heart Day. The day is observed every year on 29th of September to raise public awareness about cardiovascular diseases, their prevention and their global impact.   In a social media post, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda has said that the day reminds people to re...

September 29, 2026 8:07 AM

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US waives tariff on specialty drugs imported from India and 19 other countries

The US will not charge any tariff on certain speciality drugs and associated ingredients used for the treatment of rare medical conditions imported from India and 19 other countries. The US Commerce Department published the list of countries in the Federal Register as it prepares to impose a 100 per...

September 28, 2026 8:58 PM

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Iran Files Formal Protest With ICAO Over US Restrictions on Iranian Aviation

Iran has filed a formal protest with the UN aviation watchdog, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against US restrictions on Iranian aviation, as Tehran seeks to restore suspended flight routes. Iranian Civil Aviation Organization chief Abuzar Shiroudi talking to country's state media ...

September 28, 2026 6:25 PM

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Russian attacks kill at least six, wound 53 across several Ukrainian cities

At least six civilians have been killed and 53 others wounded in Russian attacks across several Ukrainian cities as fighting continues on the front lines. Ukrainian officials said three people were killed and eight wounded in the Kyiv region, while another three people were killed in a drone strike ...

September 28, 2026 5:00 PM

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Four Killed, 12 Missing After Avalanche Hits Mount Himlung Base Camp in Nepal

In Nepal, at least four people lost their lives and 12 others are missing after an avalanche struck the base camp of Mount Himlung in mountainous Manang district. According to Manang’s Chief District Officer Mukti Prasad Khanal, the bodies of four people have been recovered from the site. Two bodies...

September 28, 2026 1:59 PM

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60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent departs for KAZIND-2026 in Kazakhstan

A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent departed for Oskemen in Kazakhstan to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026. The Defence Ministry said that the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen the joint capability of both forc...

September 28, 2026 10:54 AM

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Doha to attend AIIB Annual Meeting

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reached Doha in Qatar to participate in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the AIIB Investors Dialogue 2026. The Annual Meeting will bring together member delegations, policymakers and other stakeholders from a...